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Mortality Quotes in Into Thin Air

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

Until I visited the Himalayas, however, I'd never actually seen death at close range. Hell, before I went to Everest, I'd never even been to a funeral. (21.15)

Good grief—that's like learning how to swim by being thrown into the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Although we're sure that Krakauer has learned a lot about himself as a result of this experience, we'd bet top dollar that our boy won't be heading back to Everest any time soon.